Description
Charles II 1660-1685), Release of Giles Strangways 1648, Silver medal (60mm.) by J. Roettiers [struck c. 1670]. Draped bust right, AEGIDIVS STRANGWAYS DE MELBURY IN COM DORCESTR ARMIGER, rev. View of the Tower of London, sun bursting through clouds above, DECUSQVE ADVERSA DEDERVNT And adversity conferred honour, and in ex., INCARCERATVS SEPT 1645, LIBERATVS 1648, Imprisoned Sept. 1645, released Apri. 1648. (MI i 333/177; E 153).
Extremely Fine, lightly toned.